Obituaries

Henry A. Frick

Henry A. Frick

Aug 28, 2013

Frick, Henry A. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the age of 93 years. The son of the late Henry A. and Emilie A. (Mueller) Frick was born on September 2, 1919 in Mt. Pleasant. Henry served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Gloria Ann Morningstar on April 6,...

Diane M. "Crookie" Crook

Diane M. "Crookie" Crook

Aug 28, 2013

Crook, Diane M. "Crookie" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 46 years. The daughter of the late Ronald and Mary Ann (Michalski) Crook was born May 4, 1967 in Bay City. She worked at Gayla Salon with her second "family" in Bay City. She was a member of St. Norbert Catholic Church...

Arthur O. Goodman

Arthur O. Goodman

Aug 27, 2013

Goodman, Arthur O. Pinconning, MI Arthur went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital, age 81 years. Arthur was born in Fair Oaks, Arkansas July 31, 1932 the son of the late Bert O. and Lola (Wymer) Goodman. Arthur was a loving family man who loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time...

James L. Heidger

James L. Heidger

Aug 25, 2013

Heidger, James L. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Cartwright Care Center at the age of 80 years. The son of the late Norman and Anita (Uphoff) Heidger was born on January 21, 1933 in Saginaw. James married Sally Balcom on August 15, 1953; she survives him. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Jerome "Jerry" Greskowiak

Jerome "Jerry" Greskowiak

Aug 25, 2013

Greskowiak, Jerome "Jerry" Saginaw, Michigan Much loved husband, father, grandfather and brother, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at home after a brief illness. Age 75 years. Jerry was born June 6, 1938 in Hamtramck, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Eugenia (Kurczak) Greskowiak "Grey". He married Marge Scheich on May 11, 1963, celebrating 50 years of marriage this...

Jacob Louis Hilbrandt

Jacob Louis Hilbrandt

Aug 23, 2013

Hilbrandt, Jacob Louis Saginaw, Michigan Beloved son and brother passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the age of 19 years following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. The son of Todd and Michele (Glover) Hilbrandt was born on May 30, 1994 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 2013. Jacob loves sports,...

Joanne M. Chadwick

Joanne M. Chadwick

Aug 23, 2013

Chadwick, Joanne M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday August 23, 2013 at Luther Manor at the age of 75 years. Joanne was born September 9, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Wenzel) Chadwick. She had been employed at the Saginaw County Court House for many years. Surviving are her three children; Linda (Kenneth) Horn,...

Robert J. Dougherty

Robert J. Dougherty

Aug 22, 2013

Dougherty, Robert J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday August 22, 2013 at the Cartwright Care Center at the age of 79 years. Robert was born February 16, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late John P. and Helen T. (Pagel) Dougherty. Robert was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church; he served in the U S Army. He...

Williatte Staffney

Williatte Staffney

Aug 22, 2013

Staffney, Williatte Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare, age 67 years. Williatte was born in Saginaw, Michigan May 9, 1946 the daughter of the late Willie and Orletha (Mahone) Williams. She married William T. Staffney February 1, 1969. He predeceased her June 3, 1992. Williatte was a long time dedicated servant of Jehovah and loved...

Amy L. Morley

Amy L. Morley

Aug 21, 2013

Amy Lou Morley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 57 years. The daughter of Nancy Lou (Luttenbacher) and Howard Russell McMall was born August 13, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married David Hewes Morley, September 17, 1977. He survives her. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State...

Wilbert "Moose" A. Bradd

Wilbert "Moose" A. Bradd

Aug 20, 2013

Bradd, Wilbert A. "Moose" Saginaw, MI Our beloved father and papa passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the age of 87. Wilbert was born December 5, 1925, in Bay City, MI to the late William and Alfreda (Jaynes) Bradd. He married Carolyn Greig in July 1954. She predeceased him June 2000. Moose was a Michigan Championship Golden Gloves fighter...

Alvin Jay Bos

Alvin Jay Bos

Aug 19, 2013

Bos, Alvin Jay Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Luther Manor, age 78 years. Jay was born in Holland, Michigan March 11, 1934 the son of the late Henry and Ruth (DeRidder) Bos. He married Mary Elizabeth Hutfilz in January, 1984 and she survives him. Jay spent his entire career working for General Motors, serving as a...

Maria S. Karasienski

Maria S. Karasienski

Aug 18, 2013

Karasienski, Maria S. Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at New Hope Valley Assisted Living, age 74 years. Maria was born in Lima, Peru the daughter of the late Alphonso and Dora (Luz) Contreres. Maria is survived by her son, Frank Karasienski; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank Contreres and a sister, Lupita D'Aelleso. According to her...

Barbara C. Bauer

Barbara C. Bauer

Aug 17, 2013

Bauer, Barbara C. Saginaw, MI Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 74. Barbara was born September 20, 1938, in Saginaw to the late Robert and Frances (Bumgarner) Floeter. She will be missed by her children, Anne (Dave) Boyce and Mark Steven Bauer; grandchildren, Kari Anne (Eric) Mahan, William James...

Ralph A. Dey

Ralph A. Dey

Aug 17, 2013

Dey, Ralph A. Saginaw, MI Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle went home to the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 58 years. Ralph was born December 25, 1954, in Saginaw to the late Barbara (Federico) and Elmer Dey Jr. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He retired from General Motors. He...

Robert G. Dyer

Robert G. Dyer

Aug 17, 2013

Dyer, Robert G. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at HealthSource at the age of 85 years. The son of the late Chalmer J. and Mildred A. (Lamb) Dyer was born on September 16, 1927 in Toledo, OH. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in broadcasting. He married...

George M. Blodgett

George M. Blodgett

Aug 17, 2013

Blodgett, George M. Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the age of 84 years. He was born June 22, 1929, in Saginaw, the son of the late Clara (Salbenblatt) and George Blodgett. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1947. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in 1984 after over 25 years of service....

Hersey Reed Erskine

Hersey Reed Erskine

Aug 16, 2013

Erskine, Hersey Reed Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at his home, age 86 years. Hersey was born in Hemlock, Michigan June 26, 1927 the son of the late Welby and Cassie (Crawford) Erskine, Sr. Hersey served in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He owned and operated Erskine Heating and...

Caroline V. Wolfgram

Caroline V. Wolfgram

Aug 15, 2013

Wolfgram, Caroline V. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday August 15, 2013 at Luther Manor at the age of 95 years. Caroline was born July 11, 1918 in Hemlock, Michigan the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Dankwardt) Pretzer. She married Orval E. Wolfgram November 26, 1935 he predeceased her February 12, 1986. Caroline was a member of St. Peter...

Elmer George Gries

Elmer George Gries

Aug 14, 2013

Gries, Elmer G. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his home. Age 87 years. The son of the late William and Emma (Zarske) Gries was born February 1, 1926 in Alpena, Michigan. He married Allene A. Gerke, May 14, 1949. She passed away January 12, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. He was a member of...